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Italian Line SS Conte Di Savoia

There were considerations to use the ship on the South American route as an emigrant carrier with third class only, but due to shortage of money, material and shipyard facilities, the project was shelved. Sadly, the Conte di Savoia was considered a too expensive and difficult task in 1950, and she was sent to ship breakers in Monfalcone.


Conte di Savoia Debuts With a Bang Page 2 of 7 Ocean Liners Magazine

The lovely Conte Di Savoia is seen at her home port of Genoa, Italy in 1937. She was the first liner to have anti rolling gyroscopes fitted into her design.. The ship was intended to be used as a troopship should the need ever arise, and she remained in the safe anchorage in the Venitian Lagoon, near the Malamocco inlet. There she was.


Transatlantic Era Il Conte di Savoia...

The S.S. Conte di Savoia was a true floating palace. "Our state room was wallpapered in gold brocade, and all the blankets and spreads were crimson in color. During the trip, we especially enjoyed the company of a very nice Italian priest: Father Rinaldi became our chaperone and proved very helpful when we visited Casablanca and Monaco.


Italian Line SS Conte Di Savoia

The large poster produced by Barabino & Graeve of Genoa for the inaugural voyages of the Rex and the Conte di Savoia confirmed the position in the field of maritime publicity which was now held by the well-known Genoese artist Giovanni Patrone, who went on to design many more items for the Italian Line, also after the War. Considered to be one.


Travel Photos Italy. Passenger ship "Conte di Savoia" in the harbor of Genoa Stock Photo Alamy

"CONTE DI SAVOIA" was completed in 1932 and left on her maiden voyage to New York in November of that year, photo above, she was 48.500 G.T and had a very impressive top speed of 27.3 knots. This beautiful ship was the first one to have gyroscopic stabilizers fitted to try and reduce the rolling during Transatlantic Crossings on the North.


Ocean Superliners SS Conte di Savoia was an Italian liner launched in October 1931, she made

Source: Miramar Ship Index Media in category " Conte di Savoia (ship, 1932)" The following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Cadorna Conte di Savoia prossimo al varo.jpg 1,024 × 740; 290 KB Conte Savoia.jpg 4,811 × 2,469; 3.9 MB Costruzione del «Conte Di Savoia» (1).jpg 2,048 × 1,536; 1.36 MB


Italian Line SS Conte Di Savoia

Conte di Savoia Conte di Savoia ABOUT US On Board Diary INTRODUCTION The Conte di Savoia came into existence in parallel with the Rex, of which she was the alter ego on the express route between Genoa and New York between 1932 and 1940.


The beautiful Italian Liner "CONTE DI SAVOIA" of 1932

SS Conte di Savoia (" Count of Savoy ") was an Italian ocean liner built in 1932 at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Trieste. Conte di Savoia was originally ordered for the Lloyd Sabaudo line, however, after a merger with the Navigazione Generale Italiana, the ship was completed for the newly formed Italia Flotte Riunite.


Italian Line CONTE DI SAVOIA passing the REX, 1930s Cabin Cruiser, Electric Boat, Paddle Boat

Welcome to our Conte di Savoia website celebrating this stylish and beautiful ship. In the late 1920s and early 1930s the main Italian operators on the "Sunny Southern Route" to North America from the Mediterranean to New York ordered their own giant ocean liners.


Conte di Savoia Debuts With a Bang Ocean Liners Magazine

The image above was originally an Italian Line postcard of the SS Conte DI Savoia. From the author's private collection ***** Or visit our ssMaritime Main INDEX and discover over 600 classic liners . ssMaritime.com & ssMaritime.net. Where the ships of the past make history & the 1914 built MV Doulos Story . Also visit my


Introduction to the Italian Line; SS Conte Di Savoia

SS Conte di Savoia ("Count of Savoy") was an Italian ocean liner built in 1932 at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Trieste. [1] Conte di Savoia was originally ordered for the Lloyd Sabaudo line; however, after a merger with the Navigazione Generale Italiana, the ship was completed for the newly formed Italia Flotte Riunite. [1]


1933 , ITALY The italian Ocean Liner SS. CONTE DI SAVOIA ( 50.000 tons ). ("Count of Savoy

The Italian Line's beautiful Luxury Liner SS Conte Di Savoia, maiden voyage in 1932' she was scuttled by the retreating German Military in September , 1943 a.


Italian liner SS Conte di Savoia ("Count of Savoy") [3257 x 2165] r/Oceanlinerporn

Conte di Savoia was styled as the more luxurious of the two. Two ships were commissioned with a post war subsidy. The Andrea Doria first sailed the Atlantic in the winter of 1953. Her sister Cristoforo Colombo launched a year later. They were nearly identical at more than 29,000 tons.


Italian Line CONTE DI SAVOIA at Naples (?) 1930s Passenger ship, Cruise liner, Best cruise ships

Conte di Savoia (1932) Italia Line Ship's History (Brief) Passenger Lists Brochures Sailing Schedules Passage Rates Books Referencing the SS Conte di Savoia Conte di Savoia (1932) Italia Line Built by Cantieri Riuniti dell' Adriático, Trieste, Italy. Tonnage: 48,502. Dimensions: 785' x 96' (814' o.l.). Propulsion: Quadruple-screw, 28 knots.


Italian Line SS Conte Di Savoia

The long and sleek Italian Liner SS Conte Di Savoia is seen berthed in New York Photographer is unknown - *Please see photo notes at the bottom of the page, thank you! This Page Contains Many Photographs! Photographs are from the Author's Private collection, or as otherwise stated Regarding SS Rex and the SS Conte Di Savoia:


Conte di Savoia Nave, Fotografie d'epoca, Savoia

CONTE DI SAVOIA. Piero Casiglia; Mar 4, 2006; Tags conte di savoia;. Bombed in 1943 and sank in shallow water. The ship was refloated and serious thought was given to rebuilding her but the cost was too prohibitive. There's a great photo of the launch of the Andrea Doria and the Conte just behind her.